Sound Off: Discipline separates Alabama from its rivals

BILL STARLING/Staff PhotographerAlabama coach Nick Saban holds up the trophy after the Crimson Tide defeated Texas in the BCS national championship game on Jan. 7. A Sound Off caller credits Saban's discipline for taking Bama to the top.The joke's on Auburn

I still see where the Auburn people -- and they will let you know that they are from Auburn -- are still trying to be comical about where Alabama displayed their national championship trophy, which was at the Walmart in Tuscaloosa. I'd love someone to call in and tell me where Auburn displayed its last national championship trophy from 52 years ago.

Discipline difference for Tide

I just watched a replay of the Iron Bowl. It's pretty obvious that when Auburn would have a penalty, their coach would criticize the referees. When Alabama had a penalty, their coach would criticize the player. That's probably the difference between the national championship team and all the others. It's called discipline.

Comparing championships

Since the Auburn fans in Sound Off want to compare the overall record of Alabama and Auburn over the past 25 years, let's add a different category. Let's compare the number of national championships and outright SEC championships that were won by each team over the past 25 years. Which of that matters the most? Editor's note: Alabama has won two national championships (1992, 2009) and four SEC titles (1989, 1992, 1999, 2009) in the past 25 seasons. Auburn has won four SEC titles (1987, 1988, 1989, 2004) and no national championships.

Fans need to grow up

To all you Alabama and Auburn fans bickering back and forth at each other in the Sound Off: You all need to mature and get a life. Your actions are no different than those of elementary school kids sending ugly notes to each other back and forth in school.

Bushrod needs to step up

I am concerned about Jermon Bushrod. I have never heard a Saints player concerned or pushing a red button about an opponent. I mean, the man's got to have confidence. He's put himself out of the game and let Jared Allen whip him even before the game. Bushrod, you need to get a grip. Be the man.

This punishment stinks

Every year, deer hunters will get what they want off a deer and leave the carcass on the side of the road. I think it would be good if they could catch them and give them a chair and let them sit over the top of this and they smell it while it rots.

NASCAR news is good news

I want to thank you so much for having NASCAR in Friday's paper. If there is no car racing or NASCAR in the sports section, I have nothing to read. Please keep up the good work.

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